FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/11/2022
FY23 Video Lottery Terminal
Grant Program
Elkton, MD: Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger is pleased to announce the recipients of the competitive fiscal year (FY) 2023 Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) Local Community grants. The purpose of the VLT Local Community Grant Program is to provide local nonprofit and state, county, and municipal government agencies funding to address the needs of the community in the priority areas noted in Cecil County’s Strategic Plan: Economic Development, Education, Infrastructure, and Safe, Healthy and Active Communities. This competitive grant program is funded via a portion of VLT revenues from the Hollywood Casino in Perryville.
The VLT Grant Review Committee reviewed 77 grant applications from 68 local Cecil County organizations. A total of 58 organizations split $400,000 comprising 60 grant applications. Please note that organizations receiving two awards submitted applications addressing two different Purpose Areas, as allowed in the application instructions.
“Cecil County Government is pleased to award VLT grants to these local organizations”, stated County Executive Hornberger. “These grants will be used for a variety of projects and programs, ranging from youth services and public safety, to helping those in recovery, to supporting our County’s seniors and veterans.”
The Review Committee carefully considers and rates each application based on criteria to include the following: completeness of submission, goals and objectives, overall budget, population to be served, and measurable outcomes. In an effort to assist local organizations to submit successful proposals, the Department of Community Services (DCS) hosted an informational meeting on May 11, 2022, for applicants interested in learning more about the VLT grant process.
DCS Director David Trolio stated, “Every year the selection process becomes increasingly difficult due to the quantity and quality of proposals submitted. This year’s process was no different and I applaud both the applicants for their inspired proposals as well as the review team for their commitment to the evaluation process.”
Organization Award
ANT’s Army – Foster Youth Supplies $6,000
Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County, MD – Club on the Go $12,000
BSA Troop 145G – Equipment $2,400
CASA of Cecil County – Expansion of Services and Data $10,000
Cecil College Foundation – EMT Training $7,000
Cecil County Arts Council – Art Programs in the Community $8,000
Cecil County Chamber of Commerce – Educational Seminars $5,000
Cecil County Community Mediation Center – Attendance Mediation
and Truancy Diversion $8,000
Cecil County Health Department – Healthy Families Cecil County $15,000
Cecil County Holly Tree – Holly Tree Event and Giveaways $2,000
Cecil County Memorial VFW – Post 6027 – Outdoor Pavilion $5,000
Cecil County Men’s Shelter, Inc. – Homeless Services for Men $8,000
Cecil County Neighborhood Youth Panel – Youth Diversion Services $8,000
Cecil County Public Library – Story Trails in Community Parks $6,000
Cecil Pregnancy and Family Resource Center – Expand Staff/Services $6,000
Chesapeake City Ecumenical Association – Generation Station $10,000
Chesapeake Feline Association, Inc. – Cat Spay/Neuter Program $8,000
Chesapeake Health Education Program, Inc. (CHEP) – Transitional
Housing Program for Veterans $4,000
Christmas in April, Cecil County Inc. – Senior/Disabled Home Repairs $5,000
Community Coalition for Affordable Housing – Working Garden $4,131
Community Coalition for Affordable Housing – Furniture Bank $3,113
Community Services Foundation of Cecil County – Rural
Transportation Initiative $11,000
Deep Roots, Inc. – Water System Renovations $10,000
Del-Mar-Va Boy Scouts – Support Cecil County Scouting Units $4,000
Elk and North East Rivers Watershed Association – North East River
Report Card 2020 $2,000
Elkton Alliance – Economic Development Strategic Plan $5,000
Equine Rescue Ambulance, Inc. – Large Animal Emergency Rescue
Training Course $2,000
Fair Hill Environmental Foundation – A Winter’s Tail and Program
Expansion $10,000
Fair Hill International – Development of Gallaher Rd. Area for
Mid-Level Competition $6,000
Faith In Action, Inc. – Food Pantry $8,000
Freedom Hills Therapeutic Riding Program – Equine Facilitated
Learning for Kids at Risk $7,500
Girls on the Run – After School Running Program Expansion for
Title I Schools $6,000
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna, Inc. – Home Repairs $10,000
Hack’s Point Fire Company – Rescue Extrication Tool $5,000
Historical Society of Cecil County – Display of Native American Artifacts $5,000
Immaculate Conception/St. Jude Parish Outreach – Housing and
Utility Assistance $8,000
LIVEFORTHOMAS Foundation – Suicide Prevention/Awareness $8,000
Lower Susquehanna Heritage Greenway, Inc. – Heritage Area and
Scenic Byway Management $7,000
Maryland Rural Development Corporation – Family Enrichment Program $7,000
Meeting Ground, Inc. – Mary Randall Center and Wayfarer’s House $8,000
Nicanor, Inc. – Agape Program (Food for Children) $7,000
North East Creek, Inc. – Environmental Projects and Awareness $4,000
PAWS for People – Pet Therapy $3,960
Perryville Police Dept. Outreach Program – After School Program $4,000
Ray of Hope Mission Center – Back to School Backpacks $2,000
Ray of Hope Mission Center – Holiday Food Baskets $5,000
STEPS Recovery Resources, Inc. – SMART Recovery Program/Outreach $5,000
The High 5 Initiative – Tributary Cleanup and Environmental Stewardship $5,000
Town of Charlestown – Regenerative Stormwater Conveyance Project $5,000
North East – Santa House Renovations/Relocation $5,000
Town of Port Deposit – Public Safety Surveillance Camera Project $5,000
Union Hospital Foundation – In-School Bereavement Program $7,500
Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc. – Supported
Employment Program $8,000
Upper Bay Museum – Welcome Station $3,396
Voices of Hope, Inc. – Peer Recovery Specialist $20,000
Water Witch Fire Company – Protective Gear $5,000
William M. Singerly Fire Company – Specialty Rescue Equipment $5,000
WIN Family Services – Vehicle to Assist in Providing Recovery Services $7,000
Women’s Civic League of North East – Dolly Parton Imagination Library $2,000
Youth Empowerment Source – Drug Free Cecil Youth Coalition $9,000
Youth Empowerment Source – Students Taking Responsibility in
Developing Excellence (STRIDE) $10,000
For media inquiries, please contact T.J. Illig at tillig@ccgov.org or (410) 996-8454.
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